Induction timetable - Foundation to Health Science
Welcome from Sam Ravenall, Course Lead for Foundation to Health Science Programme.
I hope you're excited at the prospect of joining the course and starting the next stage of your journey. It is an exciting time, but it can also be daunting. You may be feeling apprehensive about being away from your family and friends. You may be concerned about what you will learn on the course and whether you will cope with studying new subjects at this level.
Whatever your concerns you can be assured that the majority of students feel the same when they move away to university. Students then find they cope, make new friends and enjoy the freedom being at university brings. We are here to support you through your time with us so please do come and talk to us if you have any concerns, however small. You'll be allocated a personal tutor for the duration of the programme who will be responsible for your pastoral care, but any team member would be happy to talk to you. We are all friendly, approachable, and happy to help in any way we can.
My role is to ensure that all aspects of the course run as smoothly and efficiently as possible.
If you have any concerns after reading the information on these pages or you have further questions please do not hesitate to contact me.
The sessions we have timetabled for your induction week are designed to give you all the information you need to have a successful start to your studies. We have also built in lots of time for you to explore the campus, get to know other students and get involved in all the exciting welcome events and opportunities that are taking place across the University.
I look forward to welcoming you all to the 糖心原创 and to the School of Health Sciences.
Donrsquo;t forget that throughout the week there are lots of exciting and interesting activities taking place right across campus. We have left lots of free time in your timetable for you to look around, find activities that interest you and get to know other students.
Additional information
University card collection times and locations
Please visit the University Card page to find out when and where you can collect your card.
Additional Welcome Week events
Visit the events page to explore the exciting activities that you can get involved in across our campuses throughout Welcome Week.
Monday 21 September
Welcome activities taking place on Monday 21 September
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10 - 11am
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Welcome to 糖心原创 and the Foundation to Health Science team
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Meet the Foundation to Health Science team.
Get involved in a group activity in your personal tutor groups - an opportunity to get to know the rest of your group and your personal tutor.
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C1072, C floor, Medical School, QMC
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11 - 1pm
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Getting to know each other
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Get involved in a group activity in your personal tutor groups - an opportunity to get to know the rest of your group and your personal tutor.
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C1072, C floor, Medical School, QMC
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10am - 5pm
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Sports and Societies Fair
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Start Freshers' week off with a visit to DRSV to meet our 400+ clubs and societies! Find your new hobby, sport and community here at UoN and meet some of the key helpful services too.
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David Ross Sports Village
Please note, this is not a scheduled session, and students should prioritise the scheduled sessions first and foremost, as important information may be missed. We have deliberately ensured you have time to visit the Fair following the sessions.
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12 - 12.30pm
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Introduction to Academic Language and Communication Skills (ALACS)
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This session gives you an overview of a wide range of support ALACS offers to help you achieve your academic potential, including academic literacies, linguistic competence and communications skills whilst you are studying at UoN.
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This session is for all students.
Please note, this is not a scheduled session, and students should prioritise the scheduled sessions first and foremost. ALACS are available to you all year round.
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Tuesday 22 September
Welcome activities taking place on Tuesday 22 September
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11am - 12 noon
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Introduction to the BSc Health Science with Foundation Year
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Discover more about the Health Science Foundation Year and how to progress to a Health Science degree.
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C1070, C floor, Medical School, QMC
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12 - 1pm
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Getting to know each other
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Get involved in a group activity in your personal tutor groups - an opportunity to get to know the rest of your group and your personal tutor better.
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C1070, C floor, Medical School, QMC
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2 - 3pm
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Introduction to Support and Wellbeing
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There will also be an introduction to the Support and Wellbeing Service within your faculty. This session will also cover information on wider university student wellbeing support as well as looking at ways to help students manage wellbeing whilst at university.
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B128, B floor, Medical School, QMC
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10am - 3pm
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Sports and Societies Fair
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Start Freshers' week off with a visit to DRSV to meet our 400+ clubs and societies! Find your new hobby, sport and community here at UoN and meet some of the key helpful services too.
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David Ross Sports Village
Please note, this is not a scheduled session, and students should prioritise the scheduled sessions first and foremost, as important information may be missed. We have deliberately ensured you have time to visit the Fair following the sessions.
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2 - 3pm
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ALACS: Academic Essentials
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This session aims to help you understand the academic conventions you are expected to follow by the University, including academic integrity, criticality and formality.
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This session is for all students.
Please note, this is not a scheduled session, and students should prioritise the scheduled sessions first and foremost. ALACS are available to you all year round.
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3 - 4pm
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ALACS: British and Academic Culture (international students only)
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This session gives you an overview of some interesting aspects of British culture and some insights into what academic culture in the UK expects from students.
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This session is for international students only.
Please note, this is not a scheduled session, and students should prioritise the scheduled sessions first and foremost. ALACS are available to you all year round.
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Wednesday 23 September
Welcome activities taking place on Wednesday 23 September
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10 - 11am
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Preparing for the BSc Health Science with Foundation Year
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Preparing for your learning and introducing the UoN online learning platform.
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C1070, C floor, Medical School, QMC
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11am - 12pm
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Accessing your digital learning platforms
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This session will build your confidence in using the UoN online learning platforms
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A18, A floor, Medical School, QMC
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12 - 1pm
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Getting to know each other
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Get involved in a group activity in your personal tutor groups - an opportunity to get to know the rest of your group and your tutor.
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C1070, C floor, Medical School, QMC
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1 - 2pm
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Digital and Technology Services IT Induction - Find out about essential software, handy apps, tips and tricks, where to find technical help and support, plus much more.
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Learn more about the IT services available here at the university. This session has been specifically designed to help you get started and thrive in our digital learning landscape.
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10am - 4pm
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Students' Union Freebie Fair
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Come along and grab your freebies from our national and local companies. There will be free pizza, smoothies and much more!
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Trent East Car Park, between Portland Building and Trent Building.
Please note, this is not a scheduled session, and students should prioritise the scheduled sessions first and foremost, as important information may be missed. We have deliberately ensured you have time to visit the Fair following the sessions.
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Thursday 24 September
Welcome activities taking place on Thursday 24 September
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10 - 11am
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Optional Drop Ins
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Get involved in a group activity with your personal tutor groups - an opportunity to get to know the rest of your group and your personal tutor better.
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B139, B floor, Medical School, QMC
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2 - 3pm
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Your Introduction to 糖心原创 Libraries
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Find out how to get started with your in-person and digital library services and how we can help you to achieve your study goals.
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10am - 4pm
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Students' Union Freebie Fair
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Come along and grab your freebies from our national and local companies. There will be free pizza, smoothies and much more!
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Trent East Car Park, between Portland Building and Trent Building.
Please note, this is not a scheduled session, and students should prioritise the scheduled sessions first and foremost, as important information may be missed. We have deliberately ensured you have time to visit the Fair following the sessions.
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11am - 12 noon
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ALACS: Speaking and Listening in English (international students only)
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This session gives you an overview of what you might face during your stay in the UK in terms of interacting with people inside and outside the university.
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This session is for international students only.
Please note, this is not a scheduled session, and students should prioritise the scheduled sessions first and foremost. ALACS are available to you all year round.
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1 - 2pm
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ALACS: Reading and Writing in English (international students only)
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This session gives you an overview of what might be expected of you during your study in terms of reading sources and writing assignments.
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This session is for international students only.
Please note, this is not a scheduled session, and students should prioritise the scheduled sessions first and foremost. ALACS are available to you all year round.
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Friday 25 September
Welcome activities taking place on Friday 25 September
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10am - 4pm
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Discover Nottingham Fair
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Uncover some local gems located in and around Nottingham. These independents are some of the best that Nottingham has to offer.
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Trent East Car Park, between Portland Building and Trent Building.
Please note, this is not a scheduled session, and students should prioritise the scheduled sessions first and foremost, as important information may be missed. We have deliberately ensured you have time to visit the Fair following the sessions.
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11am - 12 noon
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ALACS: Academic Communication
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This session aims to introduce the main modes of academic communication used at the university-Moodle and e-mail, and how to make the best and most appropriate use of them.
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This session is open to all students.
Please note, this is not a scheduled session, and students should prioritise the scheduled sessions first and foremost. ALACS are available to you all year round.
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